Our Client
The Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA) is the peak body representing Independent Schools in Western Australia. It has over 166 member schools that enrol over 98,000 students and employ over 14,000 staff.
Highly regarded as an effective advocate for its members, AISWA provides a broad range of innovative services and advice across areas such as training, legal and industrial relations support, technical advice, economic analysis and health.
AISWA has annual revenues circa $30 million and 70+ staff.
This Role
The Financial Controller reports to the Director Corporate Services and is a member of AISWA's senior management team.
Leading a team of three, your remit will be across all financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with relevant regulations and efficient financial resource management.
This will encompass managing budgeting and forecasting, maintaining robust internal controls and ensuring timely preparation of financial reporting to shape strategic financial decisions.
About You
This role requires a proactive and hands-on leader who has initiative, flexibility, integrity and commercial aptitude. Relevant tertiary qualifications and CPA/CA membership are essential.
Experience in a similar leadership role with expertise in financial management, compliance and reporting is anticipated. A demonstrated ability to resolve financial and technical accounting challenges is required and experience with new systems integrations will be highly regarded.
More Information
This is a permanent position, based at AISWA's Osborne Park offices where car parking is provided. Other benefits include nfp salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and a seven week annual leave entitlement.
Candidate Prospectus
Lester Blades – Executive Search & Board Advisory, has been retained to assist AISWA with this executive recruitment process. A comprehensive Candidate Prospectus for this position is available by emailing
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Any further enquiries are welcome to Tony Lester via or on
How to Apply
Applications including a comprehensive CV and covering letter should be made in Word format to quoting Reference LB303303.
ABOUT LESTER BLADES
Lester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search firm with local specialisation and international reach. We focus on uncompromising excellence in service to clients in the identification of C suite, senior executive and functional leadership roles.